James vs Omari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Omari

Boy #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God the highest (variant interpretation)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili-speaking African Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#619
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Omar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Omari Rank #619

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #619 for Omari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Omari ___

  • Omari James
  • Omari Alexander
  • Omari David
  • Omari Marcus
  • Omari Isaiah
  • Omari Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Omari

Amara Zara Elijah Isaiah Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Omari more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Omari at #619 in the United States.

What do James and Omari mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Omari means "God the highest (variant interpretation)" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Omari boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Omari is primarily a boy name.

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